The Denver City Council is actively working on several initiatives aimed at improving city governance and public services.
Key among these is a proposal to allow city employees to unionize and engage in collective bargaining, a measure that is expected to appear on the November ballot. This move, aimed at enhancing workers' rights and working conditions, has garnered unanimous approval from the council and is anticipated to receive strong voter support. Additionally, the council has approved the creation of a general improvement district in the Ballpark neighborhood and is considering a ballot measure to permit DACA recipients to serve in the police and fire departments.
Another significant proposal on the table is a tax hike aimed at generating approximately $100 million annually for affordable housing, demonstrating the council's commitment to addressing critical issues facing Denver residents.
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Finally, a step in the right direction! Empowering workers and focusing on affordable housing shows that Denver's leaders are serious about tackling real issues and improving the lives of everyday people.
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Denver mayor, council members propose tax hike for affordable housing
It would allow the city to use about $100 million per year to help with housing opportunities "across the income spectrum," the city said in a news release. The tax increase would be the equivalent of 5 cents for a $10 purchase, with exceptions made for food, fuel, medical supplies and personal hygiene products, according to the release.
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Denver City Council advances collective bargaining rights for more city workers
Denver City Council unanimously approves charter change granting collective bargaining rights to city employees. Bill to appear on November ballot.
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Denver City Council approves new general improvement district
The Denver City Council on Monday night approved an ordinance to create a general improvement district in the unofficial Ballpark neighborhood, allowing the measure to move onto the November ballot for voters in the area.
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